Registered Practical Nurse (ECU) – NF 105/21

Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre; Sioux Lookout; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare center in Northern Ontario is seeking a licensed RPN to assess, plan, and provide nursing interventions for patients. Responsibilities include working all assigned shifts, providing care in accordance with professional standards, and effectively communicating within a team. Candidates must have certification from the College of Nurses of Ontario and possess strong organizational skills. This role offers various bonuses and incentives for eligible nursing staff.

Benefits

SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500

Additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus

CCPN $25,000 retention bonus

Northern Top-Up grant of $10,000

Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000

Qualifications

• Minimum six months to one year experience preferred.
• Ability to provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning and infection control.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan & provide interventions for assigned patients.
• Must be available to work all shifts and sites as assigned.
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

Skills

Good communication

Ability to prioritize and organize

Understanding the first nation culture

Education

Current nursing license from College of Nurses of Ontario

Current Basic CPR certificate

Current pharmacology certificate

Job description

Bonuses

• SLMHC Recruitment Bonus: $2,500 probation Bonus, + additional $2,500 one-year completion bonus!

• Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is pleased to partner with Health Force Ontario (HFO) as an approved employer for the Community Commitment Program for Nurses (CCPN) which provides a $25,000 retention bonus to eligible nurses in exchange for a 24-month, full time commitment!

• Additional CCPN Northern Incentives:

• A northern Top-Up grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments after four (4) and eight (8) months of employment with an eligible employer.
• A Northern Relocation Grant of $10,000, paid in $5,000 instalments upon confirmation that an eligible nurse has started employment and after four (4) months employment with an eligible employer.

Job Summary

The Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is seeking a licensed RPN who are responsible to assess, plan & provide interventions, utilizing the current Standards of Practice (RPN college of Nurses of Ontario), in accordance with the hospital goals and objectives, for assigned patients.

Qualifications

• Current certificate of competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario, as a licensed Registered Practical Nurse required.
• Current Basic CPR certificate required.
• Current pharmacology certificate required.
• Minimum six (6) months to one (1) year experience preferred.
• Good communication, interaction with staff and residents.

Job Duties

• Ability to provide appropriate nursing interventions as outlined by the College of Nurses RPN Scope of Practice.
• Must be available to work all shifts and sites as assigned.
• Must be willing to work the present 12-hour shift rotation.
• Ability to prioritize and organize.
• Demonstrated multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.
• Ability to communicate and deal with others effectively, both Flexible and adaptable to rapidly changing situations.
• Regular and sustained attendance is essential for this position.
• Understanding the first nation culture and the ability to speak Oji-Cree is a definite asset.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.